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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. The fundamental concepts of physics at an introductory, conceptual level without the rigor of mathematics. Topics selected from: motion, force, mechanical work, energy, heat, waves, electricity, magnetism, optics, atomic and quantum physics, nuclear energy, and relativity. Emphasizes verbal reasoning and understanding through text and laboratory work. ( LA, NL2)
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. Emphasizes the scientific method as illustrated by a handful of breakthroughs achieved throughout the history of physics. These ideas will be supplemented with a study of some everyday topics and their scientific, sociological, and/or political implications. The student will become conversant in a broad range of scientific issues. Although analytical concepts will come up often, advanced math will not be the focus. Not open to students who have had Physics 103 or 203. ( LA, N2)
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4.00 Credits
4 s.h. A study of motion, force, work, and mechanical energy; fluids; heat. Includes laboratory. Competence in high school algebra, plane geometry, and plane trigonometry is assumed. Includes laboratory. (LA, NL2)
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4.00 Credits
4 s.h. Continuation of PHYS 103, covering electrostatics; circuit elements, and their behavior; simple DC circuits; magnetism; wave motion; geometric and physical optics. Includes laboratory. ( LA) Prerequisite: PHYS 103.
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. Survey of fundamental principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, atomic and subatomic physics as they apply to the harvest, production and transmission of energy and the impact of our energy consumption. Historical trends and current tendencies in energy production and consumption will be reviewed. Viability and promise of alternative energy sources will be discussed. Offered every year in the fall semester. ( LA, N2)
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. Introduction of some physics principles through the realms of fascinating topics such as Laser: a special kind of light with extraordinary characteristics, the flight process of usual and unusual air crafts, rockets and satellites, spaceships for space travel, the space station. The principles studied would involve characteristics of ordinary and special light, the earth's atmosphere and motion through air, motion in the vacuum of space and the effect of radiation and micro-particles in space, Newton's and Kepler's laws ofmotion, gravity and micro-gravity, principles of space travel, solar and nuclear energy concepts. There will be hands-on and video demonstrations and computer simulations, but no laboratory work will be included. ( LA, N2)
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. The fundamental physical concepts of kinematics, force, torque, momentum, work, energy, and power are applied to a variety of sports. Students are asked to recommend their favorite sports for study. The course includes indoor and outdoor laboratory exercises as well as theoretical and computer-aided problem solving. Some facility with algebra and geometry is assumed. ( NL2)
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3.00 Credits
3 s.h. An introductory one semester course for non-science majors. Its purpose is to introduce the concepts of modern and classical optics which allows one to understand the interplay between light and color in nature and in our society. The student will also gain knowledge about the scientific method through various investigations that ultimately led to the explanation of the physical nature of light. The subject matter will include classical and modern theories of light, colorimetry, application of color concepts, geometrical and physical optics, vision optics and light and color in nature. Other basic concepts of physics such as the quantum model and the electromagnetic model are also included to provide the required foundation. Emphasis is placed on application of these principles to contemporary topics such as compact disks, lasers, holography, fiber optics and other areas of modern communication. There are no prerequisites for this course. However, it is expected that the student have a working knowledge of high school algebra and geometry. ( LA, N2)
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
1-3 s.h. Selected topics of current interest in the field of physics. ( LA) Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department.
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4.00 Credits
4 s.h. A study of mechanics, fluids, and heat, using vector algebra and calculus. Includes laboratory. Intended primarily for physics, chemistry, meteorology, math, and engineering majors. ( LA, NL2) Prerequisite: MATH 173 completed or concurrent.
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